Month: June 2021

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Cyber Capabilities and National Power Report: IISS

Topics Covered: Indigenization of technology and developing new technology. Cyber Capabilities and National Power Report: IISS: Context: The report was recently released by the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS). The report analyses the cyber ecosystem of each state and how it intersects with international security, economic competition and military affairs.   The countries are …

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Statistics day

Topics Covered: Science and Technology- developments and their applications and effects in everyday life Achievements of Indians in science & technology; indigenization of technology and developing new technology. Statistics day: Context: Celebrated on 29th June every year. Observed in recognition of the notable contributions made by Late Professor Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis in the fields of statistics, …

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International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking 2021

Topics Covered: Issues related to health. International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking 2021: Context: The day June 26 was chosen by the UN General Assembly, on December 7, 1987, as International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. Objective: To create awareness about issues related to drugs and seek international cooperation to combat its …

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Govt. unveils ₹6.28 lakh crore stimulus post 2nd COVID wave

Topics Covered: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. Govt. unveils ₹6.28 lakh crore stimulus post 2nd COVID wave:. Context: The government has announced some fresh relief measures for the economy, the first such package after the second COVID-19 wave.   Focus of the …

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Attorney-General

Topics Covered: Appointment to various Constitutional posts, powers, functions and responsibilities of various Constitutional Bodies. Attorney-General: Context: The Union government has extended the tenure of Attorney-General K.K. Venugopal by a year. He will continue as the government’s top law officer till June 30, 2022.   Attorney General- Facts: The Attorney General for India is the …

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RSTV: THE BIG PICTURE- INDIA’S RENEWABLE ENERGY PLAN

Introduction: Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that there are huge renewable energy deployment plans for India for the next decade which are likely to generate business prospects of around $20 billion per year. In his address after inaugurating the 3rd Global Renewable Energy Investment Meeting and Expo (RE-Invest 2020), through video conferencing, he invited investors, …

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Early Bird Offer for IPM 2022, YLM 2022 and Prelims Test Series 2022 ends tomorrow(30th June)

  Dear all,   Early Bird offer of 15% discount for Insta Courses 2022 ends on 30th June 2021.   Check the details of the courses below: 1.Textbook-wise PRELIMS TEST SERIES – 2022 (NCERT and other Standard Texts Based + Thematic Tests + IFoS part for Prelims) Full Package & Only GS Package – FAQs …

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[ ದೈನಂದಿನ ಪ್ರಚಲಿತ ಘಟನೆಗಳು ] ದಿನಾಂಕ – 28ನೇ ಜೂನ್ 2021

  ಪರಿವಿಡಿ:  ಸಾಮಾನ್ಯ ಅಧ್ಯಯನ ಪತ್ರಿಕೆ 1: 1. ಇಂಡಿಯಾ ಸ್ಮಾರ್ಟ್ ಸಿಟೀಸ್ ಅವಾರ್ಡ್ಸ್ 2020. 2. ಪ್ರಧಾನ್ ಮಂತ್ರಿ ಆವಾಸ್ ಯೋಜನೆ (ನಗರ).   ಸಾಮಾನ್ಯ ಅಧ್ಯಯನ ಪತ್ರಿಕೆ 2: 1. ಗುಜರಾತ್ ನಿಷೇಧ ಕಾಯ್ದೆ, 1949. 2. ಆಫ್ರಿಕನ್ ಹಂದಿ ಜ್ವರ. 3. ಪರಮಾಣು ತಾಣಗಳ ಚಿತ್ರಗಳನ್ನು IAEA ನೊಂದಿಗೆ ಹಂಚಿಕೊಳ್ಳುವುದಿಲ್ಲ, ಇರಾನ್‌.   ಸಾಮಾನ್ಯ ಅಧ್ಯಯನ ಪತ್ರಿಕೆ 3: 1. ಸಣ್ಣ ಮತ್ತು ಮಧ್ಯಮ ಕಂಪನಿಗಳು ಹೆಚ್ಚಿನ ಮಿತಿಗಳಿಂದ ಹೇಗೆ ಪ್ರಯೋಜನ ಪಡೆಯುತ್ತವೆ? …

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Insights into Editorial: Country’s anti-drone capability still in nascent stage

    Context: The drone strike at Indian Air Force (IAF) Jammu base followed by two drone sightings at Ratnuchak and Kaluchak military stations are clear indicators that terrorists have upped the game and are using technology to remain one step ahead of the security forces. The use of drones by terrorists to target IAF …

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[Insights Secure STHIR– 2021] Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 29 June 2021

  Click on EACH question to post/upload you answers. How to Follow Secure Initiative? How to Self-evaluate your answer?  STHIR – 2021: YEARLONG TIMETABLE Join IPM 3.0 to get an assured review of 2 secure answers everyday   General Studies – 1   Topic: Colonization and Decolonization 1. Explain the key features of Colonization, how is …

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Drones as a technology offer a distinctively puzzling and complex security threat when it comes to terrorism and hybrid warfare. Critically analyse.

Topic: Security challenges and their management in border areas – linkages of organized crime with terrorism. 7. Drones as a technology offer a distinctively puzzling and complex security threat when it comes to terrorism and hybrid warfare. Critically analyse. (250 words) Reference:  The Hindu Why the question: In the first such instance in India, explosive …

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What Is the Digital Millennium Copyright Act and why is it significant to copyright? Discuss.

Topic: Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, robotics, Nano-technology, biotechnology and issues relating to intellectual property rights. 6. What Is the Digital Millennium Copyright Act and why is it significant to copyright? Discuss. (250 words) Reference:  Indian Express Why the question: The question is based on theme of DMCA which was in news …

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Explain the need for a shift towards sustainable, nutritious and resilient agricultural system to achieve the goal of zero hunger for India.

Topic: Issues related to direct and indirect farm subsidies and minimum support prices; Public Distribution System- objectives, functioning, limitations, revamping; issues of buffer stocks and food security; Technology missions; economics of animal-rearing. 5. Explain the need for a shift towards sustainable, nutritious and resilient agricultural system to achieve the goal of zero hunger for India. …

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Discuss the need of working together of the monetary and fiscal policy for faster post-Covid recoveries in economies around the world.

Topic: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development and employment. 4. Discuss the need of working together of the monetary and fiscal policy for faster post-Covid recoveries in economies around the world.  (250 words ) Reference:  Times of India Why the question: The article highlights the importance of synergy of …

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